Best 7 Asian Ginger Chicken Recipes

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Are you in search of an exciting culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Asia? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to cooking Asian ginger chicken. This mouth-watering dish is a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, featuring succulent chicken enveloped in a delectable ginger-infused sauce. With step-by-step instructions and tips from experienced chefs, this article will empower you to recreate this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover the secrets behind the perfect balance of flavors, the art of achieving a tender and juicy chicken texture, and the versatile sides that complement this Asian delicacy. Embark on this culinary adventure and prepare to impress your family and friends with a dish that is both authentic and unforgettable.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GINGER CHICKEN



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Ginger and soy sauce lend an Asian flair to this hearty and healthy main dish. -Ben Haen, Baldwin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
SAUCE:
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
STIR-FRY:
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
1 medium green pepper, julienned
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots, finely chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the egg white, soy sauce, cornstarch and pepper. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. For sauce, combine the cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar until smooth; set aside., Drain chicken and discard marinade. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry green pepper and onions in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add bamboo shoots and ginger; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir sauce mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH GINGER



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You can also serve this Asian dish over Chinese noodles or steamed rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 three-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Soak ginger in cold water 10 minutes; drain.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; brown chicken in two batches, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  • In same skillet over medium heat, cook ginger, onion, and garlic, stirring until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar; cook over high heat until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken; stir to warm. Remove from heat; stir in scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 41 g

ASIAN GINGER CHICKEN



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This quick-and-easy meal combines crisp-tender vegetables, brown rice and chicken in a tasty Asian-inspired sauce. Not in the mood for soy and ginger? No problem. We've included two simple variations with lemon and Italian flavorings.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Chicken & Rice Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 small skinless boneless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 cups packaged julienne-cut carrots
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 ⅓ cups hot cooked brown rice
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 8 to 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear (170 degrees F), turning once halfway through cooking.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Add enough water to come just below the bottom of the basket. Bring water to boiling. Add asparagus and carrots to steamer basket. Cover and reduce heat. Steam for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Transfer vegetables to a dish.
  • To serve, stir the soy sauce and ginger into the vegetables and/or hot cooked brown rice. Divide rice and vegetable mixture among four dinner plates; top with chicken. If desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 428.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ASIAN GINGER CHICKEN



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This is one of my favorite and first recipes I learned from my mom. I marinate the chicken over night and back on reynolds wrap with the skin side up for 45 minutes until the skin is brown and crisp. I use the chicken renderings to season my rice and serve with a crunchy asian cucumber salad.

Provided by LImmanivong

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs chicken thighs, with skin on
3 inches zested fresh ginger
4 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken thighs in a zip lock bag overnight. When you are ready to cook, line a casserole dish with reynolds wrap and bake at 375 for 45 minutes until chicken skin is brown and crisp. Use the chicken renderings to pour over white rice and serve with crunch cucumber slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 671.7, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 40.1

GINGER CHICKEN



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This isn't usually the ginger chicken that you get in Chinese restaurants. It is a simple and tasty recipe one of my Chinese friends likes to make. It has a good flavour and isn't too over powering. The amounts are an estimation because I have never measured it out. I usually use the liquid from the jar of the ginger not the vinegar. I usually have it with fried rice and a salad. Most of the time for this recipe is the marinating time.

Provided by Tea Girl

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb skinless chicken breast (chopped)
1/2 cup dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 tablespoons pickled ginger (can use fresh if you can't get pickled but use less or will be too powerful)
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon pickled ginger liquid, from jar
4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Chop the pickled ginger finely.
  • Put chicken, ginger, garlic powder, soy sauce, and vinegar in a bowl and mix. The chicken should be fully covered.
  • Let chicken marinate for at least 8 hours, overnight is even better.
  • Heat pan with oil.
  • Add chicken with marinade to pan. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken and cover for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove lid and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens a bit.
  • Serve and top with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 2184.9, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 30.5

THAI-INSPIRED GINGER CHICKEN



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This delicious recipe is a little twist on the traditional Thai dish, pad king. If you love ginger and a bit of spice then you will love this recipe! Serve this with tasty white or brown rice to make a complete dish.

Provided by Alex

Categories     World Cuisine     Asian     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 serrano pepper, diced
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup grated fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Cook oil, garlic, and serrano pepper in a wok over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook and stir until cooked through and no longer pink, about 7 minutes; add water if it becomes too dry.
  • Add soy, oyster, and fish sauces. Add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes. Put ginger in the wok and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 856.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

GRILLED ASIAN CHICKEN



Grilled Asian Chicken image

Great for last-minute company or a quick dinner by rounding it out with a baked potato and tossed salad.

Provided by Janet M.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup soy sauce
4 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
3 slices fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the soy sauce, oil, honey, ginger root, and garlic. Heat in microwave on medium for 1 minute, then stir. Heat again for 30 seconds, watching closely to prevent boiling.
  • Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Pour soy sauce mixture over, and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Drain marinade from chicken into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Set aside for basting.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Baste frequently with remaining marinade. Chicken will turn a beautiful golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 961.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger for the best flavor. Ground ginger can be used in a pinch, but it doesn't have the same depth of flavor as fresh ginger.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of ginger to your taste. Some people like a lot of ginger, while others prefer just a hint. Add more or less ginger to the marinade or sauce, depending on your preference.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can simply coat it in the sauce and cook it immediately. The chicken will still be delicious, but it won't have as much flavor as it would if it had been marinated.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some good options include steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

Asian ginger chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The ginger gives the chicken a unique and flavorful taste that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give Asian ginger chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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